Vito's Seattle

As most of you know, the building that houses Vito's fell victim to fire a couple of months back. While Vito's itself was spared from the flames, the water that was used to douse the fire crashed through the ceiling and wreaked havoc throughout the restaurant. It was a devastating event for everyone in the building, but we've all been working diligently since then to put the pieces back together again. Yesterday, because of circumstances beyond our control, that work was brought to a grinding halt and gut wrenchingly, there is nothing we can do about it. We were informed that we won't be able to start work on the reconstruction for at least a year. It destroys me to write it, but Vito's is closed for the foreseeable future.
Our hearts are broken for our employees, some who have worked at Vito's for over a decade and who we consider our family. For our neighbors and friends that live above us who are being forced out of their homes. For the musicians who lose yet another venue in an industry that was decimated by the pandemic. It's an event that affected so many that it's impossible to list them all here. Little to say, everyone affected is crushed.
I can't tell you what is going to happen next with Vito's as we honestly don't know. There are paths that will reveal themselves in the coming months, decisions that will be made and we'll let you all know as soon as we make them.
For now though, we'd like to thank everyone who has stepped through those doors. Employee's, artists, suppliers, partners, our unbelievable customers and Vito Santoro himself who opened the doors in 1953 and created a space unique unto itself. It has been an honor to further his legacy and we hope to continue to do so in the future.
Time will tell.
Thank you again and remember......Vito's Loves you.

Sincerely,
Jeff, Greg and the entire Vito's crew.

Restoration work is under way here at Vito's! The work crew has unfortunately lengthened our expected finish date due to the scope of the project and we are now expected to be closed through August. However, we miss you all and have planned a night of fun and a little fundraising this coming Monday, July 18!

Join us from 6pm-midnight at just up the street for a night of live jazz, cocktails, art and a silent auction - proceeds will support our front and back of house employees so they can weather living expenses during this uncertain situation.

Entry is $25, but if you've already donated to our GoFundMe your name is on the guest list 🙂 we will have complimentary snacks and some drinks as well as a cocktail bar open for purchases (martinis, anyone?) We're excited to see you!

Our hearts hurt to say this, but the water damage from the fire above Vito's is going to take longer to safely and effectively clean than we hoped. We're currently closed through June 26 and taking it week by week as we work with our contractor. Vito's will reopen as soon as we're able, and we'll keep you posted on our status here. It's also very sad news for the many displaced tenants upstairs as Seattle is already at a critical shortage of affordable housing, which this building has provided for many years.

We will miss you all during this closure, and we look forward to reopening with some extra shiny new equipment and textiles. Thank you for your support ✨
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Last night, a three alarm fire broke out in the fourth floor of the apartment building above Vito's. We are grateful to report that everyone is safe, and the fire was nowhere near our area, but due to the gravity of the incident we'll be closed for a few days to clean. Thank you to everyone who's reached out - we hope to see you soon ❤️